| Sarasota,
FL: The City of Sarasota will participate in the international
energy conservation effort known as Earth Hour by darkening
City Hall, 1565 First Street, and the old Federal Building,
111 S. Orange Ave., Sat., March 27, 2010 from 8:30 pm to 9:30
pm. Decorative lights on the Ringling Bridge and Season of
Sculpture along the bayfront also will be extinguished during
Earth Hour. Residents are encouraged to participate as well.
The City Commission approved a resolution
on March 15, 2010 supporting Earth Hour and encouraging residents
and business owners to turn off non-essential lights during
the designated one hour. With environmental sustainability
as one of its top five priorities, the Commission is committed
to combating climate change by reducing the City’s carbon
footprint.
Launched in 2007 by the World Wildlife Fund, Earth Hour is
a global event which raises awareness about climate change
issues. Organizers encourage the public
to take actions to increase energy efficiency and decrease
carbon emissions. One simple dramatic step is to turn off
your lights.
It is estimated 80 million Americans in 318
cities participated in Earth Hour last year. Included in the
list of landmarks which were darkened: the Empire State Building,
the Golden Gate Bridge, the Space Needle and the Gateway Arch
in St. Louis.
Join the City of Sarasota and people around
the globe as we turn out the lights for Earth Hour. For more
information about the City of Sarasota’s involvement
contact Environmental Specialist Alison Albee: 941-365-2200
ext. 6317
To learn more about Earth Hour visit www.earthhour.org
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